So if a will the will is foun to be invalid, thus naming me the executor, can I sue the attorney then for malpractice?

If the will is found to be invalid because it was not properly prepared (i.e. it did not satisfy the state requirements of a valid will), then...

Both of the prior contributors are correct. However, you need to recognize their are tax ramifications - often competing - which effect gifting. ...

Funding a Living Trust - business interests

For business interests, you merely need to assign the membership interest or stock to the Living Trust. It is unnecessary to do anything else. ...

Estate Account Closing

If the power of attorney for the Obligee provides specific authority, then that would suffice. The Refunding Bonds and Releases are not legally...

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Can a person get in trouble from hiding a true will or for making a false one to deceive heirs of the estate?

If a will is not executed, it is not admissible to probate unless a proponent can show by clear and convincing evidence that it was executed at one...

I'm having a dispute with a uncle regarding who is allowed to be buried in the family plot. The terms "heirs and assigns"

Based on the information you provided, your uncle is right. By law, he is one of her heirs and assigns. Your mother's wishses are immaterial as...

Can the Executor of the Will control who can be at the estate meeting?

As Executor, you don't have to have any meetings whatsoever. You have an obligation to account for your actions and to keep the beneficiaries...

Dad dies - no will. No wife. 4 adult children. One daughter not spoken to or had any contact with dad in 24 years due to feud.

The two who wish to act as administrators need to file an action, through a Verified Complaint and Order to Show Cause, through the Surrogate's...

Taxes for relative caregiver?

Absolutely yes to both questions. You need a written caregiver agreement which clearly defines your compensation and responsibilities. If you...

Can I be mandated to pay nursing home costs in Germany?

Although anything is possible, I can't imagine so. You are not a citizen and have no ties there. Thus, I cannot perceive a jurisdictional...